Tag: NBA Playoffs
Gritty Clippers stave off elimination, beat Suns 116-102
PHOENIX — Paul George scored 41 points, Reggie Jackson added 23 and the resilient Los Angeles Clippers staved off elimination by beating the Phoenix...
Clippers’ cool-hand Lue is NBA’s best in elimination games
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers have been unflappable amid high stakes throughout these playoffs. They recovered from 0-2 deficits against Dallas and...
Mavs welcome back Kidd as coach, along with new GM Harrison
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks welcomed back former point guard Jason Kidd as their coach Monday along with new general manager Nico Harrison.
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Middleton’s 38 power Bucks past Hawks 113-102 for 2-1 lead
ATLANTA — Khris Middleton scored 20 of his playoff career high-tying 38 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 113-102...
All eyes on Young’s ankle after freak encounter with ref
ATLANTA — Finally, Trae Young ran into someone he couldn't beat.
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Billups gets first chance as head coach with Trail Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Chauncey Billups as their new coach.
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Two-time MVP gladly cedes lead role in playoffs to Middleton
ATLANTA — Giannis Antetokounmpo is a two-time MVP, one of the best players on the planet.
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Suns outlast Clippers 84-80, take 3-1 lead in West finals
LOS ANGELES — Devin Booker scored 25 points before fouling out in the final minute, Chris Paul made clutch free throws on a night...
Fatigued Clippers find themselves staring at 3-1 deficit
LOS ANGELES — Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers have pulled off their share of comebacks during this year's postseason. They might have...
Bucks trounce Hawks 125-91 to tie East finals at 1-1
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 25 points, Jrue Holiday added 22 and the Milwaukee Bucks blew out the Atlanta Hawks 125-91 on Friday night...